Listen as expert faculty answer your most pressing questions on optimizing immunization in clinical practice.

Topics covered include:

• Practical methods for improving confidence in vaccines
• How to educate patients on vaccine development and safety monitoring
• Effective strategies to tailor recommendations, such as motivational interviewing
• Ways to navigate clinical encounters and address vaccine hesitancy

Presenters:
Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., MD, MACP
Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
College of Medicine
Little Rock, Arkansas

Litjen (L.J.) Tan, MS, PhD
Chief Policy and Partnership Office, Immunize.org
Chair, National Adult Influenza Immunization Summit
Co-Chair, Global Influenza Initiative
St Paul, Minnesota

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In this episode, Dr Gideon Hirschfield meets with patient advocate Jess Schnur to discuss challenges related to the diagnosis and management of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) to provide actionable strategies for healthcare professionals to incorporate into patient care, including:

• Disease concerns and frequently asked questions from a patient perspective
• Managing symptoms
• Treatment options and supportive care
• Importance of awareness and education

Presenters:
Gideon Hirschfield, MA, MB BChir, FRCP, PhD
Lily and Terry Horner Chair in Autoimmune Liver Disease Research
Professor, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
University of Toronto
Director, The Autoimmune and Rare Liver Disease Programme
Director, Francis Family Liver Clinic
Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network
Ontario, Canada

Jess N. Schnur, BSN-RN
National PBC Patient Advocate
American Liver Foundation
Donation Support Services Coordinator
Lifeline of Ohio
Columbus, Ohio

To learn more, see the program
Hear Me: Patient Perspectives on PBC

In this podcast, Sonal Kumar, MD, MPH, meets with patient advocate Maria Morais to discuss actionable steps that healthcare providers can incorporate into the care of people with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). Listen as they discuss:

• The chronic nature of PBC
• Going beyond biochemical markers to assess and address symptoms such as fatigue and pruritus
• The importance of referral to patient support groups

Presenters:

Sonal Kumar, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Director, General Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Weill Cornell Medical College
New York, New York

Maria G. Morais, RN
VP Patient Advocacy
Canadian PBC Society
Toronto, Canada

To learn more, see the program
Hear Me: Patient Perspectives on PBC